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Joshua 21:7

New Century Version

The family groups of Merari were given twelve towns in the areas of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun.

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The Gershon family group received thirteen towns from the tribes of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the part of Manasseh living in Bashan.

The Merari family group received twelve towns from the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Zebulun. Those towns were chosen by throwing lots.

The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi. These are the family groups of Levi, according to their family history.

The Merarite family groups were Mahli and Mushi. These were the family groups of the Levites.

The people from the Gershon family groups were given thirteen towns in the land of Issachar, Asher, Naphtali, and the East Manasseh in Bashan.

So the Israelites gave the Levites these towns and the pastures around them, just as the Lord had commanded Moses.